Marciana Marina
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Marciana Marina is situated on the NW coast of Elba, some eight miles west of Portoferraio. It is a useful point at which to break a passage from Bastia in Corsica to Portoferraio. The harbour is protected by a long breakwater, along which there are yacht berths. The breakwater encloses a large T-pontoon with more berths. The town is a good base for exploring the mountainous interior of the island or for ascending on the cable car to Monte Capanne.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
- Italian
- 193
Weather
Shelter is good in the harbour in the prevailing winds. However, strong winds with anything east in them cause an unpleasant swell. The harbour would probably become untenable in very strong easterlies.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily)
Passages
See Mediterranean.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
No hazards in the approach. The breakwater can be difficult to see on the approach from west, but the prominent tower at its root is a good landmark. Depths in the harbour range from 2.0 - 8.0 metres; along the breakwater from 4.0 - 8.0 metres.
Berthing
Note: It appears that 2 entities are administrating the pontoons of the port. Both operate as marinas.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Circolo della Vela
Circolo della Vela [[Marciana Marina#Circolo della Vela|Circolo della Vela]] 42°48.491'N, 010°11.768'E There is a pontoon at the extremity of the breakwater and another T-pontoon in the harbour. Both have laid moorings are administered by the Circulo della Vela Marciana Marina. There are usually club staff in attendance to advise on mooring. Alternatively, anchor moor on the quay at the root of the breakwater, taking care to avoid the numerous mooring chains. The bottom is mud and mostly good holding.
- [email protected]; Tel: +39 (0565) 99 027; Fax: +39 (0565) 904 325; VHF channel XX
- Address: Viale Regina Margherita 52 , 57033 Marciana Marina (LI), Italy
Porto di Marciana Marina
Porto di Marciana Marina [[Marciana Marina#Porto di Marciana Marina|Porto di Marciana Marina]] 42°48.548'N, 010°11.746'E 115 berths (max length 30 m), mooring assistance, fuel dispenser, drinking water, electricity, toilets. Weather Service.
- [email protected]; Mob: +39 (340) 796 0008; VHF channel 09
- Address: Marina Piazza Romeo Bernotti, 57033 Marciana Marina, Italy
- Hours: Continuous
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Golfo di Procchio
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Water available at the marina moorings |
| Electricity | Eelectricity available at the marina moorings |
| Toilets | At the marinas |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins around the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel at the root of the small jetty NW of the T-pontoon (but very shallow water) |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Mobile crane (50T). Some electrical and engine repairs |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Good shopping in the town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the harbour and inland.
Transportation
See Elba.
Tourism
A trip inland to the picturesque mountain villages of Poggio and Marciana is worthwhile. The peak of Monte Capanne can be reached via a cable car system (the small cages used are not for those of a nervous disposition!).
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Marciana Marina at the Wikipedia
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Marciana Marina and this page's details validated:
- June 2003 --Athene of Lymington 16:09, 4 August 2010 (UTC)
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